Alfred Hitchcock Accepts the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1979

[@MuncleMarkster]

I just adore how he honored his wife, Alma Reville. He honored everything she was... film editor, script writer, mother, chef, and his beloved wife. That's love.

[@char7945]

He also cheated on her. Real love

[@TurbidTG1]

He was impotent

[@DanielMumby]

Er, no - they did have a daughter together. She was in a number of Hitch's films

[@TurbidTG1]

Daniel Mumby He did joke that he was so fat, that they had to conceive their daughter with a fountain pen

[@MyCovertNarcissism]

Yeah I guess he honoured her by always wanted to fuck his leading actresses huh.

[@albertmorris6162]

To call Hitchcock a "master of suspense" is to underestimate his legacy. He was a master of the film medium, regardless of the genre.

[@deniaridley]

Truth.

[@dfg1999]

He still had a sense of humor in his late years.

[@MrEslender]

I think that was just a year before he died..

[@heikebohne8864]

Hitchcock was very Humor man....., All the great actors...Rest in peace ❤❤

[@locutus94]

I cried when he says "I share this award, as I have my life, with her (his wife, Alma)"

[@sidviscus]

He doesn't smile but you can tell he appreciates it on a deeper level than smiling could show.

[@TMP_19]

Respect and Love from India. The Greatest

[@k.a.botello2344]

2:30 Jimmy Stewart! What a lovely man. So glad to see Hitch given his due. He deserved so much appreciation.

[@AA-sn9lz]

I hardly recognised him.

[@darkparadise5301]

@@AA-sn9lz me too

[@RickTBL]

Hitchcock may have been ignored by those who give awards, but he has the one reward that can't be taken away: A Reputation. Hitchcock has the ultimate reputation as a film director. He was one of the few people who showed the rest how it was done. Hitchcock always made his films "for the audience". He was very careful not to show off or be self-indulgent, the goal was always to be sure the audience was entertained.

[@williamjourney6753]

+RickTBL Exactly. He taught America about the "macguffin."

[@michelcouzijn5862]

+RickTBL So this is one of Hitch's many legacies: the relativism of '(Academy) awards'. One has reason to ask: if the grand master of moviemaking did not get any, then what are Oscars worth? Tell me which award-winning directors would *not* acknowledge the greatness and influence of Sir Alfred Hitchcock? Unwillingly, Hitch taught us that 'Academy Awards' are nothing but a fad, a smoke, a mirage, a fashionable and volatile necessity of the industry. (Unless you've won one, of course :-)

[@uncreativelynamedchannel5887]

+Michael Couzijin This quote from Sidney Lumet (Who ironically never won an Oscar or AFI Life Achievement) is very important: [on being asked "Does it still rankle not to have won an Oscar?"] “Sure, and anyone who says it doesn't matter is talking bullshit. Of course it matters! First of all, the difference between winning and losing can be $3 or $4 million on your next fee. So let's start with that. And maybe this is a very subjective reaction, but it seems to me that I've always lost to crap.”

[@bmbutler2]

Amen to that

[@a_23656]

@@michelcouzijn5862 agreed the true award is his legacy and the endless reruns in tv, and the countless ticket-sales

[@LenHummelChannel]

That very loooooong standing ovation at the end shows the deep love & affection & respect he earned in the film industry. he was a man with a VERY rye wit. and, of course, a genius at his craft. no doubt of it.

[@j.criquette3334]

For the record it is "wry wit".

[@meetmarty4472]

This great man will never be matched.

[@nohandle62]

So well-spoken. A real pleasure to listen to. And I heard Cary Grant laugh in the background at one point. He had a very unique laugh.

[@TruthSurge]

His speed of speech is EXACTLY like he talked his whole life - very deliberate and methodical, whether he was reading it or not and I doubt he had to read it but perhaps he opted to to be sure he didn't leave anything out.

[@jimmyl324]

multiple viewings of his films and you never get tired of them!!!!! absolutely perfect....

[@futuropasado]

One of the 3 greatest directors ever. Psycho and Vertigo are two of the very best films ever made. What a genius... rip and thanks Alfred!

[@swerve361]

Azku Shang who are the other two?

[@futuropasado]

Kubrick(was a great admirer of Alfred) and Kurosawa in my opinion. But there are some more not far.

[@futuropasado]

and north by northwest, so many masterpieces.

[@V79K]

Alfred hitchcock kurosawa scorcese kubrick chaplin spielberg nolan tarantino fincher cameroon

[@BarriodelPilarCenisiaTorino]

@@futuropasado and Bergman

[@qsprimalaccuracy9709]

Hitchcock might have moved slowly, but his mind was fast as a lightning bolt, What a legend!!!

[@filmidioten]

Aww his dear Alma is crying. And I love how they show Hitchcock's most famous megafan, Francois Truffaut, in the audience.

[@Dustyholes]

filmidioten hey just commenting this to remind you it’s been 9 years since you made this comment

[@abishorynbassarov1274]

@@Dustyholes 10 years, and also reminding you its global quarantine right now

[@Dustyholes]

@@abishorynbassarov1274 xD It's crazy how fast the world can change

[@abishorynbassarov1274]

@@Dustyholes i hope the next comment here will be from world without that disease

[@QaadirHoward]

So far things aren’t looking so good but we’ll get another update soon

[@josecandal9412]

The greatest director of all time. A genius creator with such a lot of unforgettable masterpieces in his amazing filmography. R. I. P. Hitch and thank you for your uncomparable legacy.

[@jeetenglish]

It is one of the most interesting speeches I’ve ever heard from a man of this age. A man like him doesn’t need any award to be recognised. Their work speaks far louder then the awards. His every work is a master piece! May lord bless his soul with peace in heaven!

[@joannegeorgiades]

Hitchcock will never be forgotten for his innovative style of suspense movies, as well as alfred hitchcock presents...most episodes are on youtube. Kinda stodgy but lovable! Thank you alfred!! :-)

[@paigewood2048]

Alfred is one of my favourite Directors, I’ve seen many of his movies that he’s made and they’ve all been great.

[@Bennyg0rd0]

I just love how humble he is.

[@Musicalfantastic]

RIP Alfred Hitchcock and Alma Reville

[@VicMartino]

My brother Michael watched Hitchcock's movies over and over again and whenever I hear the Hitchcock themes I think of my beloved brother Michael.

[@marynanti]

i am always get so emotional watching alfred hitchcocks movies 😍😍and this one ,him,accepting the award gave me serious chills

[@pauerantje3062]

What a speech full of wit!

[@infonut]

Probably one of the most watched of these AFI tributes. I remember the night it was broadcast and how we all talked about it next day at school. I was already on my way to studying everything Hitchcock and was beaming with info.

[@LiquidSwat1212]

Dear god, that was amazing. I got chills at the end... He wasn't just master of suspense, he was the king of cinema, died a year after. Thank god he got at least a bit of recognition and respect which he definitely deserved, as the greatest director of all time.

[@RickTBL]

***** The Oscars ignored Hitchcock, but history won't, it can't. If a person wants to direct film, they should begin by studying Hitchcock, until they understand how he did what he did.

[@Dustyholes]

RickTBL we’ll be talking about Hitchcock forever, look, it’s been 4 years since you made this comment and we are still talking about him. I couldn’t name you 1 actors that won an academy award 4-5 years ago

[@cockoffgewgle4993]

Did he care about shit like this? I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't. He seemed to use this platform to the benefit of his wife, not himself. I truly don't understand why people care about awards and whatnot. They're completely meaningless and completely subjective. They're just adverts.

[@MissSuzie79]

absolute legend. There will never be anyone like him ever again!

[@char4him99]

A true genius. No wonder I can watch any of his movies and tv shows over and over and never tire of the 'entertainment' What a brilliant man with such a talent and sense of humor.

[@56BUICKRiviera]

I remember watching this when it aired . I’ll always remember him telling us to stay out of jail!

[@zack11993]

For those constantly labelling Hitchcock a misogynist, I present to you this footage, in which a dying genius tells the world that it was half Alma's, in a most delicate, beautiful way.

[@nycsp]

He wasn't but he made Tippie's life a hell not the other actresses. He and Alma had an awesome relationship

[@wurzelausc]

Hollywood was systemically misogynist, wether you mentioned your wife in acceptance speeches or not.

[@RaulAPinto]

I mean, he was dismissive of women, that's for sure.

[@cha5]

Raul A. Pinto He was never “dismissive” of Alma or Grace Kelly or Eve Marie Saint or Ingrid Bergman.

[@rachelballard9443]

Are you familiar with what he did to Tippi Hedren?

[@tarnsand]

For being physically unwell at the time; Hitch's mind is as sharp as ever! We will never to be able to replace or rejuvenate the 'Golden Age' of movies and television. It's also nice to hear humourous speeches rather than having to be so desperate for dialogue as to have to mention another persons' latest 'rehab' stint or worse.. Thanks for uploading all the AFI A award footage. A real treasure to watch & enjoy! Cheers:)

[@andreschneider156]

This is so touching. A marvelous man.

[@BTURNER1961]

Unmistakable presence in film and television. There has never been a character or genius like this.

[@bjthapa571]

I love this man & don't know why. What a gentleman & magnificent artist he was, for me he always is.

[@Kareragirl]

Haha, I love how Cary cracks up at Hitchcock's jokes. :D

[@JacquesEurope]

Great man. A shame that he didn't get any oscars for his wonderful films. And you intelligent people who are only able to talk about his teeth here - achieve something yourself! or just stay in your tiny basement and spare us your thoughts.

[@Argie87]

He didn't need an Oscar to be recognized by the public...

[@xJokerPokerDreamerx]

Argie87 yess

[@Ampher03]

His teeth are still fucked tho

[@shameemshafaat3702]

his films are his big award witch r entertainment for comn man nd receivs their lov in return no award cn compet allah bless him nice place in heavn aameen

[@johnbanks4761]

I love at th end, he goes to stuff the award in his jacket like he was making off with someone elses award..haha

[@Bad_At_Parties]

The class. The cunning wit. The masterful talent in the director's chair. All this and more is what Hitchcock was and always will be to those that feel the palpable power of his legacy. No, he didn't get an Oscar, but let us be frank: I think Hitch would always find it to be a much greater honor to be recognized for a lifetime of work instead of just a singular film, applauded with great adoration by all those that were with him loyally along the way. THAT is the true mark of a legend. RIP Hitch

[@PatriciaM64]

He absolutely deserved this award and many more! It is also clear that many if not most people didn't get his humor and were only there to be "seen". If you actually listen to him, he is very funny!

[@nosferatu8530]

Beautiful. Such a big fan! Proudly owning all of his 53 films 😍

[@jobeLewOOH]

affection, appreciation and encouragement and constant collaboration

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

Talk about recognition! A key ingredient of love

[@cynthiaennis3107]

This was great! I was in 9th grade when this was going on & had never seen it! Thanks for this great video clip! Loved the others as well with Cary Grant & Jimmy Stewart! ♥️

[@MoonLightHowl1]

I'm 23yrs old since August, and my all time dream was to ever reach the recognizion of these amazing movie Directors such as Spielberg, Cameron and Hitchcock, but now I have seen how my dream has drifted away of inconvenient decisions on my part....i graduated as a Mechatronic Engineer and now I'm studying a Masters Degree on Strategic Administration......but sadly and unfortunatelly it isn't my passion, and it hurts my inner child who's always admired people like this amazing person.

[@a_23656]

its never to late to change ways

[@williamkuehni3927]

He will forever be a legend!... Such a wonderful director! 👏🎥

[@leafyutube]

I saw North By Northwest the other day. Awesome movie. I started watching and couldn't stop.

[@MrAitraining]

Wow. He was wonderful here. Grateful, sincere, classy and funny!

[@ruly8153]

MrAitraining He was also a semi rapist

[@indridcold3762]

@@ruly8153 No that was your dad.

[@wolfganghasenmaier8350]

He gave me back hope when I was a depressed 25 yo. Now I`m 61 and my life is better than ever. Hitch helpe me back then with "Rear window". When I was totally down it brought a light into my soul. I could sense that there is a world full of Magic... For a few months and even now at times I moved/move in the decent yet powerful way Raymond Burr did ...

[@Dina-md3ji]

❤️

[@diana9856]

Oh his sense of humor! Salute to your genius Mr. Hitchcock. My all time favorite :)

[@juanitolopez9731]

Seeing this brought me to tears, seeing how weak and fragile he was, he hardly could stand up. But how he talked, that impeccable diction of his, his vocalizacion... Shame on the Academy for never giving him an Oscar, despite of being nominated five times.

[@sivirtue]

I find it very interesting that he has never won an oscar for some of the finest work every created by an artist in my opinion where some of his films get even stronger and more powerful as the decades go by. Yet never recieved an oscar yet some of his peers who have lot of accolades during his time , most of us don't even know of or think that these films are even in the same ilk. Makes you realise that the highest accolade you can ask for as an aritist is those given to you by a worldwide audience, not other directors and ones in the industry who have the power of the vote.

[@lizy.8192]

His film Rebecca won the Best Film Oscar, yet he didn't win for Best Director. THIS AFI Award beats them all!!

[@cockoffgewgle4993]

I find it very interesting that anyone gives a fuck about the oscars.

[@martinsmith500]

behind every great man

[@kashi31813]

love u forever sir Alfred Hitchcock u r the greatest of greats

[@whocrusader5179]

“Here’s what I should tell you...Stay out of Jail!” 😂 R.I.P. Hitchcock

[@barbsyorkies]

Oh ur 2 are sooo sweetttt...t.y..for all of ur FILMS 🎥 🎞 🎦 🎬 📽 😏....ALFRED H..

[@sanfrancisco89]

I am happy to say that I remember him when he was alive because I remember watching this. Thanks for posting.

[@QaadirHoward]

You saw this when it first aired? You look way to young good genes? Probably:)! Be blessed due OmG this season

[@QaadirHoward]

*during this season :P

[@sanfrancisco89]

@@QaadirHoward I was 12 when this aired.

[@villaparis2]

This was the only time the Hitchcock's got the recognition they deserved

[@johnvianney1AB]

I love how at the end he seems to hesitate, and then suddenly just jumps up to give a wave to everybody. Almost like he was saying "Well, I am awfully old...Ahh To heck with that" Jumps up and waves. Great director, awesome sense of humor

[@thecatman4ever]

I've been watching Alfred Hitchcock Presents on KZbin and that brought me here. : ) A brilliant man! thank u for this upload.

[@gnomusy]

What an extraordinary person has visited us on Earth, thank so much Mr. Hitchcock

[@Catia2006]

what a DISGRACE that he got never awarded an Oscar SHAME ON THEM This man has laid the groundwork of everything that has been achieved in film, in the register of suspense, thriller, horror etc etc he got copied and is a patent holder RIP, Hitch... you remain a pillar of the 7th art ♡♡♡

[@THREESISTERS15]

They way the Oscars are now, it's become a bit tarnished with the behavior of some of its members and too political instead of the art itself.

[@alunchurcher7060]

for myself being now 60 i grew up watching hitch's films, my personal favorite was the birds, i was still quite young at the time and recall having fears of flocks of birds for ages after seeing it. but it served its purpose that my parents wanted and got me from watching horror movies till i was a lot older. ive seen most if not all hitch's films and loved everyone of them.

[@SueBeaWho]

One of my faves of his is ROPE. I have watched it like 10 times in my life. I JUST love it and PSYCHO of course....well all were great and his tv show I remember watching the reruns as a kid.

[@elainelotcpeich]

Loved it! He was a genius!!!!!!

[@jasonlindsey9946]

I will never forget going with my sister to see Frenzy. What a director! The master of suspense! Still

[@lizy.8192]

This was a great speech! Sad that he died only a year later, but glad he lived to receive this!! For Everyone saying he Never won an Academy Award (Oscar) for his films, YES he DID! REBECCA won first Best Film, although he didn't win for Best Director. It's ridiculous that None of his other films didn't win..The Birds, Psycho, etc., but he won this AFI Award, which is better than all the rest!

[@mr.pagesfilmsandplastics]

MY FAVORITE OF ALL TIME! R.I.P., ALFRED HITCHCOCK

[@scottwalker8038]

wow wot an awesome man he was, i will go and see the movie for sure now

[@RedDed228]

My mom and I love Alfred and his work. His love and dedication to Alma is something we should all strive to do for our loved ones.

[@adammorgan9834]

Wow, this man inspired me to make films. Legend. What a man.

[@geraldfrank1630]

Hitch knew who to collaborate with, 2 words: Bernard Herrmann! Greatest film composer ever. 👏👌👏

[@BarriodelPilarCenisiaTorino]

After John Williams. And i love Hitch

[@goback3spaces]

A fantastic wit was Mr. Hitchcock. This is one of the best acceptances speeches ever.

[@mohammadaminsarabi6207]

Greatest director ever... the icon of cinema.

[@steliosp1770]

never really knew he was so eloquent. what a legend.

[@wiredwullff]

Recommend "The Dark side of Genius" The life of Alfred Hitchcock "as a great biography.He is having trouble getting up and failing health. The American Film Institute had asked him for help and he had resisted for some time before accepting this award of which he was the seventh recipient.he resisted as he was not highly respected in his time within the Industry and out.I think he gave them kindness back for years of being snubbed. Afterwards he sank in health and drank heavy feeling alone.RiP

[@timpierce3054]

He was so amazing. Never another like him. I thank him for getting me in to suspense/horror genre. Rear Window will always be my favorite.

[@MrCristoforoantonio]

How great was Hitchcock? I love him!! He may be unsurpassed in direction. I also thought it was sweet that Alma was crying.

[@L0r3n2]

Great great man I love his films so much, God bless Hitch & Alma in heaven.

[@gidgitvonlarue679]

So many in this clip have passed away - but Olivia de Havilland STILL alive at 101!!! Amazing.

[@toniocostello2863]

Gran signore....grandi film...grazie a lei per tutto...dall italia

[@elizabethgalligan1805]

Rope, Dial M for murder, Psycho , North by Nortwest,vertigo etc . They are all classics. His tv series , Alfred Hitchcock presents, was fantastic too. This man deserved at least 1 oscar. Fantastic director. 😊👍🏻

[@greglehmann7234]

Sir Alfred Hitchcock movies are MUSTS for your video collection!

[@themeantuber]

Once you understand his sense of humor you get to enjoy all his work, every single one of his movies 🙂

[@dwalden74]

@macmets Yeah, it looks like he's giving the speech both times, and they use the closeups from the afternoon, and the long shots from the live event. Thanks!

[@alanmccarthy2285]

SWEET MEMORIES 😢 ❤ ❤

[@whakaarirotoruanewzealand2641]

What an amazing talent

[@SilentEdgeTv]

Back when grown ups ruleed the entertainment world.

[@viggosimonsen]

Absolutely brilliant speech! Very funny and clever

[@Joey6787]

Hitch The Legend! His films were true genius. What does he say after bankers at 2:52

[@k-trashradio5163]

you could tell his time was almost up when this was made, but even as the end drew near Alfred faced the final curtian with the same with and grace he had his entire life. R.I.P Mr. Hitchcock may your name be remembered with the greats like wes craven, George Romero and stanley kubrick.

[@jagdishacharya1438]

Hitchcock had very good humour in any occasion, I really follows his footsteps, humour & scare aways methods.

[@01mylai]

Very good indeed, really he was the master of suspence. I also like the AFI floor set up, the table of the nominee in the center of the hall, its more intimate than the podium.

[@hsimpson6581]

He looked so Happy

[@MrDeCorey]

Alfred Hitchcock died one year after this. He was a gifted man rest in peace Alfred you are a legend.

[@shaunigothictv1003]

The funniest thing about this whole speech was when the tv camera turns round and shows Christopher Reeve at 5:28. You can see him looking visibly angry thay the speech is taking so long!

[@Elpoetadelcentavo]

Haha 😂 he looks sooo bored !!

[@juerv1]

This is a hilarious speech from the most entertaining movie director of all time. Notice that this old man talks for five minutes without a script or a teleprompter and delivers a perfect speech! This is the "real" King's Speech.

[@lynnturman8157]

Might be a hard concept for you to grasp but used to be you only became a celebrity through achievement rather than looks.

[@malaka605]

One of my two favourite Hitches. Christopher Hitchins being the other. R.I.P to you both.

[@mikej.9339]

Thanks for sharing this video!

[@fanboy2015]

I think that was Cary Grant’s infectious laughter at 2:31